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The Clue
Not so bold (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SHYER
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Notes
The answer SHYER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
Related Clues
More diffident
More distrustful
More reserved
More timid
Frightened horse, at times
More like Bashful
Not so outgoing
Definition
SHY as an adjective:
1. (diffident, shy, timid, unsure) = lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
2. easily startled or frightened
3. short; "eleven is one shy of a dozen"
4. wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things; "shy of strangers"